ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An Alton woman was left dead early Tuesday morning after a fatal single-vehicle crash on Interstate 64. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the crash took place around 12:40 a.m. on westbound I-64 near Big Bend Boulevard, involving a Honda CRV. The crash occurred when the driver went [...]
Missouri U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt voted in favor of the “One Big Beautiful Bill," a reconciliation package backed by President Donald Trump that includes significant tax breaks and spending reductions.
Foreigner is revisiting their multi-Platinum album 4 with a new super deluxe edition.Foreigner 4 Deluxe, dropping Sept. 12, is a five-disc CD/Blu-Ray package that includes newly remastered stereo and Atmos remixes…
ST. LOUIS—St. Louis police seized hundreds of illegal fireworks, homemade explosive devices, and two guns during a search in the Fountain Park neighborhood, arresting a convicted felon. District 5 officers, the Bomb and Arson Unit, and federal law enforcement partners conducted the operation. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has previously warned residents about the [...]
ALTON - The Wedge will host several events in the next few weeks to support business owners. “The more people come in for these types of things, the more they’re going to see what value The Wedge can really add,” said Community Manager Stephanie Schrage. On the first Thursday of every month, The Wedge and SIUE will host a networking opportunity. Titled “The Wedge + SIUE Partner Showcase & Networking Event,” this event encourages people to come out from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025, to tour The Wedge and make connections. This month, you can finish the night by watching Alton’s Fireworks on the Mississippi display from The Wedge’s rooftop. While all of The Wedge’s events are free, registration is encouraged; click here to register . From 4–6 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, business owners can attend “Accounting & Financial Planning for Entrepreneurs.” This hands-on session will
( These are artists that will be featured at the upcoming Edwardsville Art Fair. The art fair is set for Sept. 25-28, 2025, at Edwardsville City Park). EDWARDSVILLE - The artists featured on Wednesday are Rhonda Gurgone, Ian Koller and Randall McDermit. Artist #1 Artist Name: Rhonda Gurgone Medium: Jewelry Artist Statement: "I believe that the jewelry we wear should not only look beautiful, but also tell a story. The antique buttons I use in my pieces are selected for their unique design and historical significance — most are approximately 120 years old. I pair them with hand-forged mixed metals and semi-precious stones to transform them into wearable works of art and give them new life. Each piece includes a description and brief history of the button used. My goal is to create jewelry that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also meaningful and sentimental." Artist #2 Artist Name: Ian Koller Medium: Mixed Media Artist Statement: "Ookaloos are small,
After Donald Trump won the election, he was still so full of hatred, bile, and spite, that he sued the pollster Ann Selzer as well as the Des Moines Register. Selzer, who has been one of the most trusted names in polling, released a poll slightly before the election that predicted a somewhat shocking victory […]
ALTON - The Wedge in downtown Alton is officially open, and the CEO and Community Manager expressed their excitement to share the space with the community. CEO J. Scot Heathman and Community Manager Stephanie Schrage spoke about the benefits of The Wedge’s coworking space and how The Wedge is helping people connect. They believe the building is a great place to learn from one another, grow your business, and engage with the community. “We’re not a library, so we’re not going to be shushing people. We’re not a coffee shop, though we do get great coffee,” Heathman joked. “We kind of blend all of that together. We try to make sure we have resources. However, we’re also letting the community in the door.” The Wedge offers coworking space, office space, conference rooms and more. The building’s offices are currently 50% occupied. A TikTok influencer and a horror movie company are renting space alongside financial planners,
Alan Hunter, a former MTV VJ and SiriusXM host, has found a new home in St. Louis, where he enjoys the city's music scene and is perfectly happy to live there for a long time.
ALTON - The Alton Amphitheater Commission is proud to announce that St. Louis rock band CAVO will open for multi-platinum selling rock band Puddle of Mudd at the Alton Amphitheater on Saturday, August 2, 2025. “We’re excited to add St. Louis-based CAVO as the opener for Puddle of Mudd on August 2nd at the amphitheater,” said Dan Herkert, Alton Amphitheater Commission Chair. “CAVO will add extra energy to what we expect will be an exciting night of music on the Alton riverfront.” Tickets for Puddle of Mudd with opener CAVO went on sale on Friday, May 30, 2025. VIP tickets are $65.00, reserved tickets are $46.50, and general admission tickets are $34.25 plus all applicable taxes and fees. Tickets will be available at www.Metrotix.com and through MetroTix outlets. A VIP ticket includes entry to the concert, assigned seating in the VIP area, reserved parking, and access to the VIP tent on the side of the stage with private concessions. A reserved ticket
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